gwenswoons 's review for:

Margo's Got Money Troubles by Rufi Thorpe

5.0

emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective sad tense fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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I loved this beyond — truly unlike any other book I’ve ever read. I fell so in love with Margo, and the other complicated, peculiar, wonderful characters who populate this book. The narration, alternatingly first- and third-person, is so unusual, and the voice so luminous and transcendent and clear — I don’t know what I thought I was getting into, starting this one, but I couldn’t possibly have imagined the world and voice of this book, the way it lodged itself in my heart and surprised me at every turn. So much magnificent comedy, growth, tenderness, beauty, and complexity. The audio narration was gorgeous (though I will for sure buy a physical copy of this one, too, so I can hold it). Truly, it was a pure joy. Can’t wait to read more of Rufi Thorpe. ❤️

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Body shaming, Bullying, Cursing, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Mental illness, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Forced institutionalization, Medical content, Grief, Medical trauma, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Abandonment, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, Injury/Injury detail, Classism